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as you know, back in '09 it launched american designer jason wu's career, put him on the map. so ever since the election results came in sketches have been pouring in. we asked our vogue contributing editor and he expects another bold choice from the first lady that could launch another career in the fashion world. we'll have to see what that is, but that's one of the closely guarded secrets we'll be talking about and, of course, the celebrities out there, if you don't mind, i'll just read off my cheat sheet here, katy perry, usher and alicia keys will perform at the children's inaugural on the 19th and then beyonce, kelly clarkson and jail taylor will actually perform on monday itself, so -- james taylor will actually perform on monday itself, so some heavy hitters in the entertainment business to showcase their talent and we'll be right there with them. >> meteorologist transitioning to entertainment, can't wait to see you. >> thanks, lesli. >>> whether you're going to the inauguration or watching from home, we've got you covered. join andrea roane and mike hydek sunday at 1
as you know, back in '09 it launched american designer jason wu's career, put him on the map. so ever since the election results came in sketches have been pouring in. we asked our vogue contributing editor and he expects another bold choice from the first lady that could launch another career in the fashion world. we'll have to see what that is, but that's one of the closely guarded secrets we'll be talking about and, of course, the celebrities out there, if you don't mind, i'll just read off...
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it's also been announced that cuban-american richard blanco will be the 2013 inaugural poet. >>> three ground breakings and 15 years after it was first proposed, silver spring transit center is still a long way from actually opening. the latest hang-up, a dispute over whether the concrete flooring is say. the state of the art complex on colesville road is two years behind schedule, and local activists are calling on the council to conduct a hearing and demand some answers. >> and the hope is that it will open in the fall, but it's been going on for four years, and commuters have been commuting from four and five blocks away where the bus stops have been relocated when in actuality a metro station is supposed to have their bus right at the door so it's an easy transfer. >> i remember when there was a metro station right there. when this thing is all done the transit center is designed to bring transportation options to a single spot. the current price tag, more than he three times the original $35 million estimate. >> today we got an up-close look at plans to replace the frederick dougl
it's also been announced that cuban-american richard blanco will be the 2013 inaugural poet. >>> three ground breakings and 15 years after it was first proposed, silver spring transit center is still a long way from actually opening. the latest hang-up, a dispute over whether the concrete flooring is say. the state of the art complex on colesville road is two years behind schedule, and local activists are calling on the council to conduct a hearing and demand some answers. >> and...
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that is the same as 2011, still over 12 million americans looking for work. >>> did you say we might see some snow this weekend? >> i did. >> is that right? >> i thought i heard him say that. >> i know lesli won't see any because she retires early on saturday night. >> you're telling people about what i do? >> i'm just saying. >> what do you know about her saturday nights? >> she's not wild and crazy, okay? we love her, but she's not wild and crazy and this one to my right won't see any snow either, but if you're up late, you might see snow. derek and i might. that's what i'm talking about. here's live look outside, michael and son weather cam, just a really beautiful sunset, just enough clouds out there to add a little color to the sky. we will take you back in time. you'll see generally a mostly sunny day, much different than yesterday when we had the high midlevel clouds, offered some nice color, but it was just clear throughout most of the day. we'll see a couple clouds come in late. other than that pretty uneventful, pretty nice january day really. 44 now, dew point in the teens
that is the same as 2011, still over 12 million americans looking for work. >>> did you say we might see some snow this weekend? >> i did. >> is that right? >> i thought i heard him say that. >> i know lesli won't see any because she retires early on saturday night. >> you're telling people about what i do? >> i'm just saying. >> what do you know about her saturday nights? >> she's not wild and crazy, okay? we love her, but she's not wild...
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now let's start with what the current deal does accomplish as far as changes on the wealthiest americans. what has happened? >> that is the main thing that the current deal does. they protect 99.3% of the taxpayers from any tax increases from the income tax. many people, they will see the payroll tax increases, but they won't see any increase tax views. those are people making more than $450,000 or $400,000. they will see their taxes revert back to where they were in the clinton administration. their top right will be 39.6%. and going up. it will be about 20%. so they're going to see the tax increases. the estate tax about $5 million with a 40% rate, the $5 million exclusion will continue going forward so they've got a little bit of the break there. that's what's happening. we're sort of holding things steady, a few people are going to see higher taxes go up. on average by about $1,500. >> the current deal extends the unemployment benefits for another year for millions of americans. and protect the payments to go out to the doctors that treat the medicare patients. but what about the spe
now let's start with what the current deal does accomplish as far as changes on the wealthiest americans. what has happened? >> that is the main thing that the current deal does. they protect 99.3% of the taxpayers from any tax increases from the income tax. many people, they will see the payroll tax increases, but they won't see any increase tax views. those are people making more than $450,000 or $400,000. they will see their taxes revert back to where they were in the clinton...
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so many americans will still pay higher federal taxes this year. on capitol hill danielle nottingham, lesli, back to you. >> thank you. we'll talk a bit more about what this means for most of us. first the good news, most americans' tax rates are not going up, but now your paychecks will be a little smaller starting with the next one. andrea mccarren joins us live from our satellite center with more on what to expect. >> the payroll tax holiday is over now. so the rate is going up from 4.2% to 6.2% and that increase will affect virtually everyone who has a job. >> i guess i won't be getting my nails done and hair done. >> reporter: just weeks ago we asked self-described middle class taxpayers what more they could sacrifice. >> everything that's in my life is a they. >> because i don't have -- is a necessity. >> because i don't have any more to give them. >> reporter: but now wage earners will take home even less. >> now they'll start paying that pay rolle tax which means reduced income -- payroll tax which means reduced income and less money to buy
so many americans will still pay higher federal taxes this year. on capitol hill danielle nottingham, lesli, back to you. >> thank you. we'll talk a bit more about what this means for most of us. first the good news, most americans' tax rates are not going up, but now your paychecks will be a little smaller starting with the next one. andrea mccarren joins us live from our satellite center with more on what to expect. >> the payroll tax holiday is over now. so the rate is going up...
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americans have got a right to be frustrated with the partisan gridlock, the fact that while we avoided the cliff we didn't really do anything to pay down our $16 trillion in debt. so having one more person here who says he wants to work with both sides, i say amen and he will be a great addition to the senate. >> reporter: still some optimism there. the senate has gained 15 new members including those who have retired and the late senator inouye. the house has gained 84 new members, but the balance of power remains the same. so the new congress knows they have to get to work. they know there's a lot of business including team where billions of dollars hangs in the balance for hurricane sandy victims and also, of course, the national debt ceiling and the mandatory cuts. back to you, derek. >> we weren't sent here to be something. we're sent here to do something. i guess we can always hope. >>> as we mentioned earlier, there is a record number of women in this new congress. house minority leader nancy pelosi held a group photo with all the house of representatives and 78 are women, 58 de
americans have got a right to be frustrated with the partisan gridlock, the fact that while we avoided the cliff we didn't really do anything to pay down our $16 trillion in debt. so having one more person here who says he wants to work with both sides, i say amen and he will be a great addition to the senate. >> reporter: still some optimism there. the senate has gained 15 new members including those who have retired and the late senator inouye. the house has gained 84 new members, but...
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in the words of the senator, they say that the film, it has the potential to shape the american public opinion into a disturbing and misleading manner. >> i think it is supremely unfair for the men and womens in our military, to label it for a decade to locate osama bin laden to claim falsely that they only succeeded because we used torture. >> they were not seen by the public. not included in the trailer. these are scenes that have been beaten, water boarded. so for many people, this will be their first time seeing what the enhanced interrogation techniques really look like. >> my intent is not to see it. >> reporter: he's the director of the university of maryland and the center for health and homeland security. >> it is unfortunate that it will be something that has been advertised and inspired by a true story at this critical part of the story that is not right and the people might be mislead as to, you know, what role of torture that they should play in finding terrorists. >> reporter: but the film's director is standing by her film. >> i think that it was important for us to tell
in the words of the senator, they say that the film, it has the potential to shape the american public opinion into a disturbing and misleading manner. >> i think it is supremely unfair for the men and womens in our military, to label it for a decade to locate osama bin laden to claim falsely that they only succeeded because we used torture. >> they were not seen by the public. not included in the trailer. these are scenes that have been beaten, water boarded. so for many people,...